Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm: Review and Swatches

Disclaimer: Products featured were provided for review.

The widespread love for Clinique Chubby Sticks is undeniable, ever since their debut in late 2010, these cuties pretty much pioneered the way of lip crayons. And now, Clinique has released a blush version of the Chubby Sticks called Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm ($24 CAD). Buildable and long-wearing, these cream blushes come in a retractable crayon packaging. To read more and see some swatches, click.......

Packaging:
The Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balms are basically giant Chubby Sticks. They come in a retractable plastic crayon packaging with silver lids and twisty bases. The tip of the blush is dome shaped for easy application.

Formulation:
Although the name of the product (Chubby Stick Cheek Balm) suggests that the product is probably very sheer and has a more balmy texture, these guys are actually very pigmented cream blushes. The formulation is smooth and easily blendable and it has a non-drying cream to powder finish. The wear is just ok but my oily skin tend to have a hard time with cream blushes.Plumped Up Peony: Gorgeous dusty mauve-y plum.Poly Poly Rosy: Subdued dark pink.Robust Rhubarb: Light pinky coral.Amp'd Up Apple: Beige-y peach.

From left to right: Plumped Up Peony, Poly Poly Rosy, Robust Rhubarb, Amp'd Up Apple

Overall:

Love! Not only is the packaging super adorable, these cream blush sticks have amazing formulation and although only four colors are available, they are all so gorgeous that you will probably end up getting all of them!

Availability:

Clinique is available online and in stores at Sephora, The Bay, Shoppers, and Sears.